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[How To]Widgets in the dockbar

If anyone didn't know, you can put widgets in the dockbar. For example, Music controls(Tested on stock music app, Tunein and somewhat on Pandora).
This is how I've done it, not sure if other launchers can do it too or not.(Apex Launcher seems to work too)
-Install Nova launcher(I'm using the free version). It's a pretty decent launcher anyways
-Under Nova Settings>Desktops tick the 'Resize All Widgets' option
-Place whichever widget you want on your homescreen, resize it to the smallest possible option
-Drag it and place it on an empty dockbar(Dockbars are like homescreens in this launcher, you can have multiple and just swipe side to side)
EDIT: It seems the fallback to this is that you can only have one icon available on the dock. Under Nova Settings>Dock>Dock Icons set it to 1. This does limit the other dock screens that you might actually have more than one icon on. Also set all the margins to none.
Couple pictures of widgets I've placed(Tunein, Stock Music App, and System Tuner widget)
This has been tested on Synergy r64 and CWM10 8/31 nightlies...

Definitely going to have to experiment with this!
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tried with apex launcher didn't work.
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fr8cture said:
tried with apex launcher didn't work.
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Try Nova launcher, it grows on ya I'll update the OP too so people know Apex doesn't work.

Didn't work with powerAmp, oh well.

Tazer2death said:
Didn't work with powerAmp, oh well.
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I just downloaded it and tried it... it worked for me... Were you actually running Nova Launcher???
This is a fluke that I found so help me trouble shoot it... I may have settings changed that you don't... etc...

Good find. Didn't even think of trying that. I've used nova since I first went onto ICS leaks on the bionic. Love the launcher. I just haven't installed it onto this get cause for some reason, and i hate to say it, I'm enjoying touch wiz. I probably will install Nova and try this at some point though. My touch wiz love can't last forever.
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Worked for me with mostly stock settings. No idea what I changed honestly. Lol. I used the Google ears widget. Also, how did you get them to fill the whole dock and not just one space?
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fr8cture said:
tried with apex launcher didn't work.
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this does work with apex. ive been doing it since july. i didnt follow your method, though.
on synergy r60, ive only used the google search widget though. dont want to mess around wiht my settings cause i have it perfect for my setup at the moment.
screenshot for evidence.

Pretty excited about this! never really thought of it but I think I'll give it a go!

Brian Gove said:
I just downloaded it and tried it... it worked for me... Were you actually running Nova Launcher???
This is a fluke that I found so help me trouble shoot it... I may have settings changed that you don't... etc...
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Which widget did you use? I tried the 4x2 shrunk down and 4x1. the only way I could get it to work was 1x1 and all it did was open power launcher which i wouldn't really call widget functionality.
You had music controls or just a button that opens poweramp?

Haro912 said:
Worked for me with mostly stock settings. No idea what I changed honestly. Lol. I used the Google ears widget. Also, how did you get them to fill the whole dock and not just one space?
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Which widget did you use? I tried the 4x2 shrunk down and 4x1. the only way I could get it to work was 1x1 and all it did was open power launcher which i wouldn't really call widget functionality.
You had music controls or just a button that opens poweramp?
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I've updated the OP but it seems that you have to set the dock icons to 1 instead of multiple for the widget to go "full size" like that. It restricts other dock screens you might have something on.

Tazer2death said:
Didn't work with powerAmp, oh well.
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Isnt this a nova launcher feature and they have to be 1x1 widgets

piiman said:
Isnt this a nova launcher feature and they have to be 1x1 widgets
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lol it is I guess. Never noticed it on their description page. Well, this is how to do it anyways lol

ddurandSGS3 said:
this does work with apex. ive been doing it since july. i didnt follow your method, though.
on synergy r60, ive only used the google search widget though. dont want to mess around wiht my settings cause i have it perfect for my setup at the moment.
screenshot for evidence.
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It works with paid version not free one
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fr8cture said:
It works with paid version not free one
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i have the free version. still havent tried other widgets,but i have had the searchbar there for over a month now.

ddurandSGS3 said:
i have the free version. still havent tried other widgets,but i have had the searchbar there for over a month now.
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Hmm it wouldnt let me do it. I switched to Nova Launcher which i like better.

Brian Gove said:
I've updated the OP but it seems that you have to set the dock icons to 1 instead of multiple for the widget to go "full size" like that. It restricts other dock screens you might have something on.
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Thanks for the reply. I rely on my dock to much to do that. ^_^
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(Updated with 4.1.1)Nexus 5 Launcher / Required Google Search

Here is an easier way to get the Nexus 5 launcher without root, hackery, or evil spells.
Download and install both apks. Bam. Will work on anything 4.1 on up.
Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sxpniccq8jpfpjr/qJRHSudBpJ
4.1.1 update: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pt5bhla8rffjoyn/0B6NsjS9Da_r_alhpUHUwR0J5T0E.apk
Credit to El Goog.
Edit: update with new link.
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1ManWolfePack said:
Here is an easier way to get the Nexus 5 launcher without root, hackery, or evil spells.
Download and install both apks. Bam. Will work on anything 4.1 on up.
https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B4FWprbB8aORY0Z6c1h1c1hfbjQ/edit
Credit to El Goog.
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Damn, I remember you on the Note 2 forums. Glad to see you back on the same boat, Wolfe lol
Anyways, is the keyboard pop-up annoyance fixed in your uploads or is it still present? Thanks.

Works flawless for me. Stock.
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1ManWolfePack said:
Works flawless for me. Stock.
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Good stuff, man! Keyboard pop-up annoyance is non-existent. Flawless.

works, all i needed was the launcher.apk!!!
awesome work. don't know why moto x never got this.
interesting read about how all google search 3.0> has the launcher code
either way thanks again

eyekyu said:
works, all i needed was the launcher.apk!!!
awesome work. don't know why moto x never got this.
interesting read about how all google search 3.0> has the launcher code
either way thanks again
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My pleasure.
I've found this launcher, kitkat and ART compiler to be sweet bliss. Swipe to left is buttery smooth with ART and 4.4.
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If I install this GEL apk and end up not liking it, it is just a simple matter of uninstalling it or do I have to install the original launcher back?

OVurt said:
If I install this GEL apk and end up not liking it, it is just a simple matter of uninstalling it or do I have to install the original launcher back?
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Just clear defaults. Just like any other launcher. So you'll be good. If you have kitkat, you can do it from here (within settings>home):
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I just installed it and did not realize how large all the icons are now. is there a way around this? otherwise I may have to go back to the original kitkat launcher?
what other differences are there?
I do like the google now swipe right though.

poena said:
I just installed it and did not realize how large all the icons are now. is there a way around this? otherwise I may have to go back to the original kitkat launcher?
what other differences are there?
I do like the google now swipe right though.
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The icons come with the launcher. Solution for smaller ones is to use a different launcher.
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Works perfectly... installed just the launcher on my T-Mobile moto x with 4.4. Just looks like a Nexus 5 now ... status bar transparency every thing intact
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kirdroid said:
Works perfectly... installed just the launcher on my T-Mobile moto x with 4.4. Just looks like a Nexus 5 now ... status bar transparency every thing intact
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is your hotword detection working from within google now?

kirdroid said:
Works perfectly... installed just the launcher on my T-Mobile moto x with 4.4. Just looks like a Nexus 5 now ... status bar transparency every thing intact
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Yeah, I was very pleased when I saw it came with full transparency on 4.4
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Maybe I'm missing it but is there anyway to add more screens?

bsinc1962 said:
Maybe I'm missing it but is there anyway to add more screens?
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Grab an icon and drag it to the right, off the edge of the screen. The GE launcher will create a new home screen for you to drop it on. Drag back to the left and it will remove the unused home screen.

After weeks use of this launcher, there is only one annoyance. The launcher keeps adding a page for reasons I'm not sure of and the page indicator is a plus sign instead of a dot. Can't figure out why it keeps doing that. I have to fix it by adding an icon on the screen and taking it out to have it disappear. See Screenshot.
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Happens to me on occasion. I actually think it's by design. It's not always there on mine, it's almost like a hint or tip. It's not always there.
That's the best I got...
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there is no files to download... :/

DroidOnRoids said:
After weeks use of this launcher, there is only one annoyance. The launcher keeps adding a page for reasons I'm not sure of and the page indicator is a plus sign instead of a dot. Can't figure out why it keeps doing that. I have to fix it by adding an icon on the screen and taking it out to have it disappear. See Screenshot.
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have you installed new app? it seems to happen from what I've noticed on new app install on the stock launcher also.
if you select the stock launcher and get rid of the app off the home screen it seems to go away

Re up
Can somebody re up? It appears the link in the op goes to an empty folder. Thanks in advance.

How to remove Emui ?

Hi, i will buy this device if it is possible to remove the bloat emui. Is there any custom rom ?

551790 said:
Hi, i will buy this device if it is possible to remove the bloat emui. Is there any custom rom ?
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If you're rooted you can use System App Remover. It just works reliable and you can test first to freeze the apps you want just to see if it messes with system stability. If it does you can undo and if it doesn't, you can permanently uninstall.

System app remover works well

It's almost impossible to delete an important module or app as they're classified and can be undelete from recycle bin.

Do not remove apps you don't know the purpose of. If you can find the app in Play Store, most probably it is safe to remove.

551790 said:
Hi, i will buy this device if it is possible to remove the bloat emui. Is there any custom rom ?
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For now, a different home launcher is the only remedy.

adriansticoid said:
Do not remove apps you don't know the purpose of. If you can find the app in Play Store, most probably it is safe to remove.
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Native weather app can be removed. It's not found in play store.
Dialer, contacts and some others cannot, even if replaced by others.

zinko_pt said:
Native weather app can be removed. It's not found in play store.
Dialer, contacts and some others cannot, even if replaced by others.
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Yes. That's why I said most probably.
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Even so with some modding, patient, time and risk all apps could be replaced.

Some Modaco custom ROMs have stock Huawei apps replaced with Google's to provide vanilla-ish experience.
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There is nothing special with modaco roms, just bloatware less optimised stock rom

adriansticoid said:
Yes. That's why I said most probably.
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The weather app is on the store it just has a weird name.

evilpaul13 said:
The weather app is on the store it just has a weird name.
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Really? What's the name of it?
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"Preloaded Widget" by MartinWei.
If it got my hometown right as my current location I wouldn't be look looking to disable it later tonight. It just scrapes AccuWeather for all is info anyway.

evilpaul13 said:
"Preloaded Widget" by MartinWei.
If it got my hometown right as my current location I wouldn't be look looking to disable it later tonight. It just scrapes AccuWeather for all is info anyway.
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I see. There are way better alternatives too.
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I do transparent clock and weather as it seems light, complete and good looking.

As a dumb American I appreciate that it gives the options of either Celsius and Fahrenheit temps, but the same option for km/h and mph wind speeds would be nice to have as well. Plus we use coal not wind power, so a plume of black smoke that moves at different speeds would be a better icon/animation than wind turbines.

Change individual icons?

Is there a way to change an icon individually instead of change them all?

Amazing Icons in Google Play.
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JordanMonde said:
Is there a way to change an icon individually instead of change them all?
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If you using TouchWiz i don't think so.
I have been using Nova Prime launcher for many years.
One of the reasons is that you can change each icon individually
So yes, many other 3rd party launchers can also do the same.

willcor said:
If you using TouchWiz i don't think so.
I have been using Nova Prime launcher for many years.
One of the reasons is that you can change each icon individually
So yes, many other 3rd party launchers can also do the same.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.momocode.shortcuts
Works just fine on TouchWiz.
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Katt50 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.momocode.shortcuts
Works just fine on TouchWiz.
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Thanks, but my point i was trying to make is
that on TouchWiz, i don't think you can change each icon individually. (with out use of a 3rd party app)
But yes using a 3rd party app to do the job (like you pointed out) will /should work.
Good luck

AOSP Gallery? Is there such a thing?

I don't like Google Photos nor do I use it. But I have to use it as a gallery with its crappy sorting.
So I was wondering if an AOSP gallery was a thing anymore? If so where can I get it?
Everytime I ask for a gallery people talk about QuickPic which is owned by Cheetah Mobile which is known for stealing people's information so there's no way anything of theirs is getting on my phone. I'd rather have something official by Google or by a trusted developer.
Thanks

man I'm thinking the same thing. I use this gallery app from play store, but i don't like it. I'd rather a stock aosp gallery!
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jayochs said:
man I'm thinking the same thing. I use this gallery app from play store, but i don't like it. I'd rather a stock aosp gallery!
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It is a rather good and functionnal one too.

You can use the HTC Gallery and you can also try the Moto Gallery.

This one is cool, you can set the background color and modify the accent color to what you want. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplemobiletools.gallery

I use this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fstop.photo

Sh0X31 said:
You can use the HTC Gallery and you can also try the Moto Gallery.
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Thanks! I did try those but I'm not a huge fan of using ported APKs.
clothednblack said:
This one is cool, you can set the background color and modify the accent color to what you want. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplemobiletools.gallery
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badchip said:
I use this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fstop.photo
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These look pretty simple and good! I'm definitely giving them a try! Thanks!

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This one is cool, you can set the background color and modify the accent color to what you want. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplemobiletools.gallery
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Just installed this one and it's definitely the best one! Thank you very much! I'm keeping this one! :good:

lol that's the one I have installed. I guess it's ok
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Prosis said:
I don't like Google Photos nor do I use it. But I have to use it as a gallery with its crappy sorting.
So I was wondering if an AOSP gallery was a thing anymore? If so where can I get it?
Everytime I ask for a gallery people talk about QuickPic which is owned by Cheetah Mobile which is known for stealing people's information so there's no way anything of theirs is getting on my phone. I'd rather have something official by Google or by a trusted developer.
Thanks
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....-6/themes-apps/aosp-gallery-app-t2949472/amp/